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Orange County, CA · Structure #55 0223

INTERSTATE 5

INTERSTATE 5 in 12-Ora-005-4.97-Scle, Orange County, California received a condition grade of B (63/100). Built in 1981, the bridge carries 175K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 over Avenida Vaquero.

B
63/100
63
Condition Score
175K
Daily Traffic
1981
Year Built
53m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
5/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
5/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
INTERSTATE 5
Crosses Over
Avenida Vaquero
State
California
County
Orange County
Location
12-Ora-005-4.97-Scle
Year Built
1981
Reconstructed
2017
Age
45 years
Daily Traffic
175,200
Lanes
10
Length
53 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
55 0223

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 5 is a 45-year-old bridge located 12-Ora-005-4.97-Scle in Orange County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Avenida Vaquero with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 175K vehicles per day. Built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2017, the structure spans 53 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (63/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

12-Ora-005-4.97-Scle, Orange County, California

33.452781, -117.643303

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 5 has a Condition Score of 63/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

INTERSTATE 5 was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2017, making it 45 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 5 carries approximately 175K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 53 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 in 12-Ora-005-4.97-Scle, Orange County, California.

No, INTERSTATE 5 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

INTERSTATE 5 is located 12-Ora-005-4.97-Scle in Orange County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Avenida Vaquero. Its coordinates are 33.452781, -117.643303. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 5 carries INTERSTATE 5 over Avenida Vaquero. The bridge is 53 meters long and was built in 1981, with reconstruction in 2017.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.